{"id":15218,"date":"2011-08-01T00:23:03","date_gmt":"2011-08-01T05:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=15218"},"modified":"2011-08-01T01:02:31","modified_gmt":"2011-08-01T06:02:31","slug":"abilities-expo-2011-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2011\/08\/01\/abilities-expo-2011-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Abilities Expo 2011 – Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abilities Expo 2011 – Houston<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 11AM – 5 PM
\nSaturday 10 AM – 5 PM
\nSunday 11AM – 4 PM
\nExperience Abilities Expo\u2026<\/p>\n

Flyer (PDF) available for download – see below.<\/em><\/p>\n

FREE Admission
\nRegister online for priority access!
\n http:\/\/www.abilitiesexpo.com<\/a>
\nAugust 26-28, 2011<\/p>\n

Reliant Center
\nOne Reliant Park
\nHouston, TX 77054
\nHall A<\/p>\n

Friday 11AM – 5 PM
\nSaturday 10 AM – 5 PM
\nSunday 11AM – 4 PM<\/p>\n

We discovered wheelchair accessories to make our lives easier!<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were quite pleased with the turnout of vendors for people of all
\ndisabilities. We especially like the new inventions brought in by guys who
\nknow firsthand what is needed for those in a chair. It takes a person with a
\ndisability to understand the meaning of \u2018disability\u2019.” Trish N., Houston
\nAbilities Expo<\/p>\n

I saw my son walk hands-free for the first time with the help of a special
\nwalker!<\/p>\n

\u201cHe had the biggest smile from ear to ear. He lifted up his knee and as soon
\nas I saw that first step, I just started crying because I\u2019d never seen that
\nbefore. He kept saying, \u2018I\u2019m doing it, Mommy, I\u2019m doing it. I\u2019m walking!
\nI\u2019m strong!\u2019\u201d Desiree T., Los Angeles Abilities Expo<\/p>\n

Everything I need is all in one place!<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cFinally, a place where ALL the options can be presented, including options
\nthat I haven’t even dreamed of! Even though the Internet has made the supply
\nand demand path shorter, it’s still hard to find just what you are looking
\nfor online.\u201d Reba D., New York Metro Abilities Expo<\/p>\n

The highlights for my kids were the sporting events and other activities!<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThey couldn\u2019t get enough of it and we even had to visit the free wheelchair
\nmaintenance booth to get things tightened up! We also made contact with an
\nadaptive sports program. The expo made my job as a parent of children with
\ndisabilities a lot easier.\u201d Heather B., Houston Abilities Expo<\/p>\n

I made lasting connections with people from across the country.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I think my favorite part is networking with people, as that’s how I can
\ncontinue being a resource for others. The more I know, the more I can help
\nothers! Interacting with other professionals with different capabilities was
\ninspiring to me as well!” Angie P., Chicago Abilities Expo<\/p>\n

I learned so much from the free workshops.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I was able to attend a workshop for travel and will share with the MS Self
\nHelp Group I attend and help facilitate. The workshop was great. It was hard
\nfor me to take enough notes!” Gail W., Chicago Abilities Expo<\/p>\n

I feel 20 years younger thanks to Abilities Expo.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWOW! I never thought my arthritis would let me pick up a spoon again and I
\nfound a whole set of cutlery designed for people like me. There were all
\nsorts of practical gadgets to make lives for seniors, like me, easier.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robert S., Atlanta Abilities Expo<\/p>\n

Experience Abilities Expo\u2026<\/p>\n

Directions and Parking
\nFrom the North
\n* Take I-45 (south) or Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south)
\n* Take Hwy. 288 (south) to 610 Loop (west)
\n* Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit
\n* Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main
\n* From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
\n* From South Main turn right on McNee
\n* Enter main gate at Reliant Park<\/p>\n

From the South
\n* Take I-45 (north) or Hwy. 288 (north) to 610 (west) to Fannin or South
\nMain exit
\n* Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main
\n* From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
\n* From South Main turn right on McNee
\n* Enter main gate at Reliant Park<\/p>\n

From the East
\n* Take I-10 (west) to 610 (south)
\n* Take 610 (south) to Fannin or South Main exit
\n* Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main
\n* From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
\n* From South Main turn right on McNee
\n* Enter main gate at Reliant Park<\/p>\n

From the West
\n* Take I-10 (east) to 610 (south)
\n* Take 610 (south) to South Main or Fannin exit
\n* Exit and turn left on South Main or Fannin
\n* From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall
\n* From South Main turn right on McNee
\n* Enter main gate at Reliant Park<\/p>\n

Parking and Drop-off
\nTo access parking, exit Kirby Drive off of 610, enter property at Kirby and
\nMcNee (Gate 10) and proceed straight on Reliant Parkway through the second
\nstop sign. Please follow the signage directing you to take a left under the
\nawning at the Reliant Center Rotunda if you would like to drop off any
\npassengers. Then, please park in the adjacent orange lot in a designated ADA
\nparking space with appropriate ADA plates\/tags, or a general parking space
\nif you do not have ADA plates. Parking is $8\/day and is subject to change.
\nVisit www.reliantpark.com for up-to-date information.<\/p>\n

Reliant Center
\nOne Reliant Park
\nHouston, TX 77054
\nHall A<\/p>\n

Download flyer: (PDF format)<\/p>\n

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Abilities Expo 2011 – Houston Friday 11AM – 5 PM Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday 11AM – 4 PM Experience Abilities Expo\u2026 Flyer (PDF) available for download – see below. FREE Admission Register online for priority access! http:\/\/www.abilitiesexpo.com…<\/p>\n

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